High Mileage DUKE 690s.... - Page 2

Roadrogue · 09-28-2010, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by schloemoe

I see, so basically while on the sidestsand, i just measure that there's about 1.5inches of play in total, or up and down, and from the center rib of the swingarm?

Sorry for pestering, the sound is getting quite disturbing/scary, mainly when going over rough roads, or sometimes under light acceleration.

That sounds like the chain is loose and slapping/snatching which is most likely to happen under light acceleration and low rpm's. That's pretty normal for these bikes; keep the revs up higher. When it's too tight it'll make a grunching type noise and probably cause some vibration.

The 5mm is from the top of the chain to the swingarm which you measure after you've pushed the chain up tight toward the swingarm. Do this at the center rib on the swingarm.

schloemoe · 09-28-2010, 08:20 AM

Thanks Roadrogue

I was under the impression that i was the only one with this problem

I can rest in peace now..LOL

Morpheous · 11-02-2010, 01:19 PM

OK, so I finally changed my ORIGINAL Spark plug!(20,186mi) The original is showing a leaner color (light grey/tan) This bike is stock. The bike really is running strong in the colder air on these Nov mornings!

Crissis · 11-02-2010, 04:22 PM

DOes it feel any better the new plug?

On the other hand, my duke R has 700 km on it. "I don't fit inside me" is what we tipically say in here in Spain. Bike is great and runs smoothier and better every day. Just loving it.

Morpheous · 11-03-2010, 09:35 PM

(I think its the cooler denser air and more fuel being present as the FI adjusts to that)....but Im sure the new plug helps with a cleaner spark.

Roadrogue · 11-07-2010, 09:43 AM

Morpheus, my '10 Duke is stock, too, so this is interesting since I'm too lazy to pull my plug and look at it. I've been pondering getting a Memjet which will richen it up a little everywhere. It looks like it might be worth it.

BTW, I'm up to 5k miles now which I got in May. I'll likely do more next season. Unless of course I trade in on the R. If it comes to the USA that is.

anzhsb · 01-31-2011, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by schloemoe

ahh yes! Sorry i forgot to mention it. I've got a 690 duke and am from Malaysia

Seriously can't figure out this chain...perhaps it was buggered up the last time one of the workshops adjusted it wrongly?

I've go down to using a ruler everytime i want to measure/set the chain tension

Schloemoe, I am in Penang, normally for me I just drive my duke 690 to PC everything I have any problem ... maybe I am very near to the main distributor in Malaysia ...